How to Boil Corn

Learn how to boil corn in a just a few easy steps! Plus, find six homemade herb butter recipes to top your sweet corn.

Boiling Corn on the Cob

To boil fresh corn on the cob, first remove the husks and silk. Then place the cobs in a kettle of unsalted boiling water. Cover the pan and return it to a boil.

Cook the corn for 3-5 minutes or until tender. The exact cooking time will depend on the type of corn you buy and its maturity. Very fresh corn or super-sweet varieties may require a shorter cooking time while older corn may require a longer one.

6 Homemade Herb Butters

Piping hot sweet corn begs for a pat of herb butter! Each variation makes about half a cup. If you have an abundance of herbs, make a few batches and freeze for up to six months.

Featured Recipes

Whenever I serve this summertime go-to, people can't believe that it's frozen and not fresh. It stays crisp-tender and now I can have "fresh" corn any time of the year. —Judy Oudekerk, St. Michael, Minnesota

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